How to Pronounce Nonessential

To pronounce "nonessential", say NON-ess-ent-ial — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

NON-ess-ent-ial

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💡 Tip for remembering “nonessential”

"nonessential" has 4 syllables: non-ess-ent-ial. It rhymes with essential and consequential, if that helps it stick.

What does nonessential mean?

noun

Something that is not essential.

adjective

Not required; not essential.

Antonyms

essential mandatory necessary required

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Words that rhyme with nonessential

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essential consequential inconsequential potential deferential quintessential influential providential torrential tangential sequential reverential

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "nonessential"?▾

"Nonessential" has 4 syllables: non · ess · ent · ial.

What does "nonessential" mean?▾

Nonessential: Something that is not essential.

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